Activities and Attractions

Come join in our FUN for the WHOLE family!

Schedule of Events

Saturday, October 11, 2008

10:30am

Diaper Crawl Contest

Kim Stolte, RN: "How to get your newborn to sleep longer"
11:00am Opening Remarks: The Villages
11:30am Keynote Speaker: Scott Abbott  "Thrive"
12:30pm Daddyathon: Limited to the 1st 15 dads to register
   
1:00pm Diaper Crawl Contest
2:00pm Rock n Roll Family Jam: "Mik the Music Man & The Bounce House Band"
3:00pm Diaper Crawl Contest
3:15pm Mothers of Multiples Information Session

Sunday, October 12, 2008

   
1:00pm Princess Tea Party **Must pre-register for this


 

  • Rock-n-Roll Family Jam- Saturday, October 11  2:00-3:00pm

Mik the Music Man and The Bounce House Band  

Come rock out with our hip band that will entertain the kids!  Interacting and high energy! Shaking, wiggling and spinning!!

                     

  • Toys R U Action Center: Kids need to burn off some energy? Then head over to our to our Children's Activity Center for fun and excitement
  • Babies R Us Diaper Derby: Be sure to register on-site for this crawling tournament, complete with prizes! The event will take place 3 times a day-- so get their early to participate.
  • Oberweis Pickles and Ice-cream: Okay all you pregnant mommies stop by the Oberweis Dairy booth for some good ole' fashioned ice-cream and pickles!  We will help to satisfy your cravings!
  • Kids Krafts Korner to benefit "The Villages": Come and create a fall craft in our Kids Krafts Korner. Decorate a pumpkin or use one of the many crafts that are available.  Open all day during show hours.
  • Daddyathon: Dads get your strollers ready and your shoes laced up for one fun and exciting event all about you.  Limited to the first 15 dads who sign up the morning of the race. Race starts sharply at 11:30am on Saturday. The race will be emceed by a WZPL 99.5 Radio Personality. The first dad to finish our winding and twisting obstacle course will win:

                            - Jogging Stroller 

                            - Sling Manbag

                            - Infant Carrier

                                      

 

This event will be hosted by ever so popular Radio Personality-Dave Decker from Z99.5- who also happens to be a father.

 

  • Off the Wall Sports --Soccer: Come and learn the basic techniques of soccer. Bring your little ones over and let them kick some goals.  Lil' Kickers is a non-competitive, introductory soccer and movement skills program for boys and girls ages 18 months - 7 years. In Lil' Kickers, we don't just teach soccer to kids, but also use soccer as a tool to teach kids about life
  • Gymboree Dance Down: Gymboree will host an activity area for you to play and learn with your little one complete with parachutes, bubble makers, musical instruments and mats to tumble on.
  • Picture People-- Here Comes Santa!: Come and get your picture taken with Santa.  The jolly ole' man will be making an early appearance for our show.  Get those pictures taken early for your holiday cards.  Each child will receive a FREE 8x10 portrait with Santa.
  • Kiss Z Cook:  Join Kiss Z Cook as they demonstrate on how to make your own baby food, prepare a meal in less then 15 minutes, make a meal for your kids and yourself that everyone will enjoy .  Samples will be given at each demonstration time.
  • Dream Authentics Dads Area:  Dads, grandpas, uncles and any other male family members head on over to our "Dads' Area".  We have two large screen TVs for you cheer on the Colts as we play the Baltimore Ravens. Make sure to test your skills on the  #1 personalized video arcade gaming-- Dream Authentics!

 

  • Aunt Ruthies and Oberweis Dairy Princess Tea Party:  Bring your little Princess (age 2 and up) for a magical afternoon of tea, cupcakes and ice cream.  This event is limited to the first 50 people who pre-register. Enjoy your afternoon as we sit in our magical castle while playing fun games and winning prizes. So come dressed in your best Princess dress for a fun- filled afternoon. Event will take place on Sunday from 1:00-2:30pm. (Pre-register: email name of child(ren) and ages to jenn@indybabyexpo.com). Aunt Ruthies Tea Time is the Premiere Sponsor for this activity.
  • Kasey "The Fire and Life Safety Dog":  Saturday, October 11 from 4:00-6:00pm. 
  • Two fun bounce houses for the children:  Train and Big Top
  • Pretend "ER" Sponsored by St. Vincent:  Kids stop by and play dress up in our pretend ER room. View an Xray, check the bears temp and learn from nurses about the ER.  Tons of stuff to take home.